Doors — Passenger / Crew Door Girt Bar Fitting Assemblies - Inspection
- Published
- Effective
- Replaces
- 2019-0207R1
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What to do
Operators of affected Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes must perform detailed inspections of the girt bar fitting assemblies within 4 months after 5 September 2019 or within 4 months after the aircraft's manufacture date, whichever is later, and then every 12 months thereafter. If any safety hook stiffness or wear is detected, corrective actions including greasing must be applied before the next flight. Modification or replacement of affected parts according to the applicable Airbus service bulletins can terminate the repetitive inspection requirement.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0207R2 is an updated safety directive addressing inspection requirements for the passenger and crew door girt bar fitting assemblies on Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes, excluding those with Airbus modification 115327. The directive mandates repetitive detailed inspections of affected girt bar fitting assemblies with part numbers V5217170000000 or V5217170000100 to detect potential safety hook jamming issues. It aims to prevent possible failure of passenger door slide deployment during emergencies.
What changed
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0207R2 revises the previous version 2019-0207R1 by incorporating Airbus service bulletins that provide optional modification instructions as a terminating action for the repetitive inspections. It excludes aeroplanes with Airbus modification 115327 from the applicability and updates compliance instructions accordingly. The revision also removes the reporting requirement previously included.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals to ensure the continued airworthiness and safety of Airbus A350 aircraft by preventing girt bar fitting assembly failures that could compromise emergency evacuation. Operators and maintenance teams must adhere to inspection intervals and corrective actions to avoid potential door slide deployment failures. Compliance with this AD helps maintain regulatory conformity and enhances passenger safety during emergencies.
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